Strong's Lexicon shelet: Shield, Buckler Original Word: שֶׁלֶט Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be smooth or polished. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "shield" is "ἀσπίς" (aspis), Strong's Greek #785, which also conveys the idea of protection and defense. Usage: The Hebrew word "shelet" refers to a type of shield or buckler, typically used in a military context. It signifies a protective device carried by warriors to defend against enemy attacks. The term emphasizes the aspect of defense and protection, often symbolizing God's protection over His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, shields were essential components of a soldier's armor. They were crafted from wood, leather, or metal and were designed to deflect arrows, spears, and other weapons. The use of shields was not only practical but also symbolic, representing strength, protection, and divine favor. In the biblical context, the imagery of a shield is frequently used to describe God's protective nature over Israel and His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition perhaps shield NASB Translation quivers (1), shields (5), small shields (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שֶׁ֫לֶט] noun masculine2Samuel 8:7 shield (?); — plural שְׁלָטִים 2 Kings 11:10 +, construct שִׁלְטֵי 2 Samuel 8:7 +; suffix שִׁלְטֵיהֶם Ezekiel 27:11; — shields (so AV RV Thes; al. quivers, or [see especially BarnesExpos. T. x, 43 f. (compare 188)] arms, equipment; Vrss vary; Assyrian šal‰u (see √) seems to be a specific article), 2 Samuel 8:7 = 1 Chronicles 18:7; 2 Kings 11:10 2Chronicles 23:9 (where + מָגִנּוֺת, but) Songs 4:4 apposition of מָגֵן (q. v. below גנן), hung on walls, compare Ezekiel 27:11; ׳מִלְאוּ הַשּׁ Jeremiah 51:11 i.e., perhaps, put arms through thongs, ready to use them (but see Barnesi. with, and Gie, cf, מלא Qal 2). שַׁלָּ֑טֶת see שַׁלִּיט above. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shield From shalat; probably a shield (as controlling, i.e. Protecting the person) -- shield. see HEBREW shalat Forms and Transliterations הַשְּׁלָטִ֔ים הַשְּׁלָטִים֒ השלטים שִׁלְטֵ֣י שִׁלְטֵ֥י שִׁלְטֵיהֶ֞ם שלטי שלטיהם haš·šə·lā·ṭîm hashshelaTim haššəlāṭîm shilTei shilteiHem šil·ṭê šil·ṭê·hem šilṭê šilṭêhemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 8:7 HEB: דָּוִ֗ד אֵ֚ת שִׁלְטֵ֣י הַזָּהָ֔ב אֲשֶׁ֣ר NAS: David took the shields of gold which KJV: took the shields of gold INT: took David the shields of gold which 2 Kings 11:10 1 Chronicles 18:7 2 Chronicles 23:9 Songs 4:4 Jeremiah 51:11 Ezekiel 27:11 7 Occurrences |
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